answersLogoWhite

0

He was first elected as a Reform Party MP in 1993. When the Canadian Alliance and Progressive Conservatives merged in 2003 he became the leader of the Conservative Party.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

How long has stephen Harper been in parliament?

Since 1993


How long has stephen harper been prime minister of canada for?

4 years


How long has Stephen Harper been prime minster?

Since February 2006.


How long has Stephen Harper been Prime Minister?

Since 6 February 2006.


How long has Stephen Harper been in government?

He was first elected in the early 1990's.


How long has Stephen Harper been the prime minister of Canada?

Stephen Harper became the 22nd Prime Minister of Canada on 2006 February 6.Stephen Harper became Prime Minister after his party won a minority government in the 2006 federal election. He is the first Prime Minister from the newly reconstituted Conservative Party, following a merger of the Progressive Conservative and Canadian Alliance parties.2006


How long can Stephen Harper be in Parliament?

There are no term limits for Members of Parliament. A Member of Parliament can be in Parliament indefinitely, assuming they continue to be re-elected. Stephen Harper Assumed office February 6, 2006 Harper has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for the riding of Calgary Southwest in Alberta since 2002. Earlier, from 1993 to 1997, he was the MP for Calgary West.


How long has Canada's prime minister been prime minister?

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has been Prime Minister of Canada since 2006 February 6, more than 5 years.


How long of terms do Canada's prime ministers serve Or how long will Stephan Harper be the prime minister?

There is no set term. Stephen Harper will remain the Prime Minister of Canada until he resigns or the Conservatives lose government.


How long has stepen harper been in office?

He's been an MP since 1993 and Prime Minister since 2006.


How long have Shane Harper been dating Bridget mendler?

1 year and 7 months


Does the Conservative Party of Canada have weaknesses?

Of course. The biggest weakness of the Conservative Party of Canada and any other political party is that not all members agree on all issues. Certain issues can be used as wedges in the party. Of note is the power of backbenchers versus the control of central leadership of the party, which has occasionally made headlines in Canadian newspapers. Further there are already pre-conceived notions about the Conservative Party. These ideas, though not the full truth, are a far simplified idea and thus easier to handle and then believe for most people. It is far easier to type cast the entire party than to pick out beliefs on an individual basis to try to see the details of the picture. Examples include: - Anti-homosexual bias - Anti-abortion stance - Forcing people into traditional roles - Christian fundamentalists - Pro-guns - Cutting funding for government programs - Controlled by corporations - Anti-democratic (robocalls) - Anti-environment - Illegal election spending Managing and balancing the party's stance on issues is a complicated task and rarely pleases everyone. A single rogue MP can complicate the party's image. The party is heavily reliant on the image of its leader Stephen Harper. Although Harper himself has appeared to be steadfast, a scandal directly involving Harper could severely hurt the Conservative brand. So far, scandals involving the federal government have successfully moved responsibility to a single MP. One possible weakness, (which could also be a strength,) is that Stephen Harper is not as generally open or likeable as the Liberal leader, Justin Trudeau. Comparing Harper to Mulcair is debatable. The Conservative Party has been in power for a long time. The longer you are in power, the greater a chance that you will do something wrong. This will probably be the party's greatest weakness in the long run, while they are in power.